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[ctsim.git] / doc / ctsim-gui.tex

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@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ viewing the soft-tissue details of the phantom. Select the \texttt{median} cente
 a standard deviation factor of \texttt{0.1}.
 \item \texttt{Process - Projections...} \\
 Use this command on the geometric phantom window. This simulates the collection of x-ray
-data. You may use the defaults shown in the dialog box.
+data. You may use the defaults shown in the dialog box. Additionally, you may wish to turn on
+\texttt{Trace - Projections} to watch to x-ray data being simulated.
 \item \texttt{Reconstruction - Filtered Backprojection...} \\
 Use this command on the projection window. This will reconstruct an image
 from the projections. Once again, you may use the defaults shown in the dialog box.
@@ -170,6 +171,21 @@ documents that have been modified or never saved on disk. By turning off
 this option, \ctsim\ will never ask if you want to save a file -- you'll
 be responsible for saving any files that you create.}
 
+\twocolitem{\textbf{Verbose logging}}{This option is initially turned off in
+new installations. With this option set, \ctsim\ will log more events than
+usual. There extra events are not important for viewing with typical operation of
+\ctsim.}
+
+\twocolitem{\textbf{Show startup tips}}{This option is initially turned on in
+new installations. With this option set, \ctsim\ will display
+helpful tips when \ctsim\ is started.}
+
+\twocolitem{\textbf{Run background tasks}}{This option is initially turned off in
+new installations. With this option set, \ctsim\ execute lengthy calculations in the
+background. A background window will appear when processes are running in the background
+and will disappear when no background processes are executing. This background window shows
+the status and progress of all background processes.}
+
 \end{twocollist}
 
 \subsection{File - Open}
@@ -193,6 +209,12 @@ Allows the saving of the contents of the active window to any file name.
 \subsection{Help - Contents}
 This command displays the online help.
 
+\subsection{Help - Tips}
+This command displays a dialog with tips on using \ctsim.
+
+\subsection{Help - Quick Start}
+This command displays a recommend approach to helping new users learn to use \ctsim.
+
 \subsection{Help - About}
 This command shows the version number and operating environment of \ctsim.